Archive: April 2005

From GlobeMail.com comes this fascinating report about kosher wine produced in Canada. By RICHARD BLOOM Thursday, April 28, 2005 Page B1 From merlot to the syrupy-sweet Manischewitz brand, kosher wine sales are soaring — and one Canadian winery is cashing in, bottling blessed booze from a most unusual locale. Whitbourne, Nfld.’s Rodrigues Winery and Distillery Continue Reading »

It seems as if everyone had a beef with passover this year! The Saturday night seder meant difficulties from the get-go. The lateness in April meant another set of difficulties. The ever expanding list of forbidden foods- also known as the New Kitniyot list- meant even more to deal with. Yet, in spite of it Continue Reading »

Wow! It has been an incredibly busy two weeks. Lectures here and there, emails, Operation Passover phone calls, shopping, cleaning and cooking. What can we say except to wish each and every one of you a kosher and happy Passover. We will be off for a few days, but we expect (IY”H) to be back Continue Reading »

New materials for Pesah are now up on www.jewishfreeware.org. NOTE: you don’t need to log-in or a password; just click directly on “Downloads” and then “Passover” and take what you wish. Don’t hesitate to encourage others to come take what they wish, make copies, send copies, etc. It’s all free and intended to be used. Continue Reading »

This Passover granola is faulous!! People line up around the block just to try it! You too can make this hit at home! Happy Passover to you and yours! –Andrea PASSOVER GRANOLA 8 Cups Matzah Farfel 1 Cup Nuts (I use Walnuts and Almonds, can use more if desired) 1-1/2 Cup Shredded Coconut 1 Cup Continue Reading »

Operation Pesach kicks off today at 9:00am Eastern Daylight Time. Phones in the UTJ Passover Hot Line Center will be manned by rabbis who are ready to help you with answers. Calls received after hot line hours (9:00 to 6:00) will be answered the next day. The hot line will run until Friday mid day. Continue Reading »

We do not know who Patti is, but we thank her for a great recipe. Someone gave us this recipe- not Patti- a few years back, and we have used it every year. So, Patti, whoever you are: todah rabbah! Patti’s Passover Mushroom Kugel 1/2 lb fresh mushroom sliced 1/2 c diced green pepper 1 Continue Reading »